Topic

Sin

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James 4:17

To him therefore who knows to do good, and doesn’t do it, to him it is sin.

Romans 6:23

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 3:23

for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;

1 John 1:8–10

If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. — read the full passage →

Mark 7:20–23

He said, “That which proceeds out of the man, that defiles the man. — read the full passage →

Galatians 5:19–21

Now the works of the flesh are obvious, which are: adultery, sexual immorality, uncleanness, lustfulness, — read the full passage →

1 Corinthians 10:13

No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

1 John 3:4

Everyone who sins also commits lawlessness. Sin is lawlessness.

1 John 1:9

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Psalms 51:5

Behold, I was born in iniquity. In sin my mother conceived me.

Galatians 5:16

But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you won’t fulfill the lust of the flesh.

James 4:7

Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

1 John 5:17

All unrighteousness is sin, and there is a sin not leading to death.

John 8:34

Jesus answered them, “Most certainly I tell you, everyone who commits sin is the bondservant of sin.

Proverbs 28:13

He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.

Genesis 4:7

If you do well, won’t it be lifted up? If you don’t do well, sin crouches at the door. Its desire is for you, but you are to rule over it.”

James 1:15

Then the lust, when it has conceived, bears sin; and the sin, when it is full grown, produces death.

2 Timothy 3:1–5

But know this, that in the last days, grievous times will come. — read the full passage →

Matthew 5:48

Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.

1 John 3:6–10

Whoever remains in him doesn’t sin. Whoever sins hasn’t seen him, neither knows him. — read the full passage →

1 Peter 2:24

who his own self bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live to righteousness; by whose stripes you were healed.

John 3:16–17

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

Hebrews 10:26

For if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remains no more a sacrifice for sins,

Matthew 5:28

but I tell you that everyone who gazes at a woman to lust after her has committed adultery with her already in his heart.

1 Corinthians 6:9–10

Or don’t you know that the unrighteous will not inherit the Kingdom of God? Don’t be deceived. Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor male prostitutes, nor homosexuals, — read the full passage →

2 Corinthians 5:21

For him who knew no sin he made to be sin on our behalf; so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

2 Corinthians 5:17

Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new.

Romans 5:12

Therefore as sin entered into the world through one man, and death through sin; and so death passed to all men, because all sinned.

Isaiah 64:6

For we have all become as one who is unclean, and all our righteousness is as a polluted garment: and we all fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, take us away.

1 Corinthians 6:9–11

Or don’t you know that the unrighteous will not inherit the Kingdom of God? Don’t be deceived. Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor male prostitutes, nor homosexuals, — read the full passage →

Isaiah 1:18

“Come now, and let us reason together,” says Yahweh: “Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow. Though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.

Isaiah 59:2

but your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hidden his face from you, so that he will not hear.

Isaiah 59:1–2

Behold, Yahweh’s hand is not shortened, that it can’t save; neither his ear heavy, that it can’t hear: — read the full passage →

Psalms 51:1–2

Have mercy on me, God, according to your loving kindness. According to the multitude of your tender mercies, blot out my transgressions. — read the full passage →

Ecclesiastes 7:20

Surely there is not a righteous man on earth, who does good and doesn’t sin.

Romans 3:23–24

for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God; — read the full passage →

James 1:14–15

But each one is tempted, when he is drawn away by his own lust, and enticed. — read the full passage →

1 Peter 4:8

And above all things be earnest in your love among yourselves, for love covers a multitude of sins.

Colossians 3:1–25

If then you were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. — read the full passage →

Ephesians 1:7

in whom we have our redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace,

Proverbs 8:13

The fear of Yahweh is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth.

Romans 14:23

But he who doubts is condemned if he eats, because it isn’t of faith; and whatever is not of faith is sin. Now to him who is able to establish you according to my Good News and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which has been kept secret through long ages, but now is revealed, and by the Scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the eternal God, is made known for obedience of faith to all the nations; to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever! Amen.

James 1:14

But each one is tempted, when he is drawn away by his own lust, and enticed.

John 3:16

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

Romans 1:28–32

Even as they refused to have God in their knowledge, God gave them up to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not fitting; — read the full passage →

Colossians 3:5–6

Put to death therefore your members which are on the earth: sexual immorality, uncleanness, depraved passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry; — read the full passage →

1 Corinthians 6:19–20

Or don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which you have from God? You are not your own, — read the full passage →

Jeremiah 17:9

The heart is deceitful above all things, and it is exceedingly corrupt: who can know it?

Hebrews 9:28

so Christ also, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, without sin, to those who are eagerly waiting for him for salvation.

John 3:3

Jesus answered him, “Most certainly, I tell you, unless one is born anew, he can’t see the Kingdom of God.”

Psalms 69:5

God, you know my foolishness. My sins aren’t hidden from you.

1 John 1:7–9

But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ, his Son, cleanses us from all sin. — read the full passage →

Romans 14:1–23

Now accept one who is weak in faith, but not for disputes over opinions. — read the full passage →

Romans 5:1–21

Being therefore justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ; — read the full passage →

John 5:14

Afterward Jesus found him in the temple, and said to him, “Behold, you are made well. Sin no more, so that nothing worse happens to you.”

James 5:16

Confess your offenses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective.

Psalms 51:10

Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a right spirit within me.

Colossians 3:5

Put to death therefore your members which are on the earth: sexual immorality, uncleanness, depraved passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry;

Luke 17:3–4

Be careful. If your brother sins against you, rebuke him. If he repents, forgive him. — read the full passage →

1 Corinthians 15:57

But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Micah 7:18–19

Who is a God like you, who pardons iniquity, and passes over the disobedience of the remnant of his heritage? He doesn’t retain his anger forever, because he delights in loving kindness. — read the full passage →

Matthew 15:17–20

Don’t you understand that whatever goes into the mouth passes into the belly, and then out of the body? — read the full passage →

Psalms 32:5

I acknowledged my sin to you. I didn’t hide my iniquity. I said, I will confess my transgressions to Yahweh, and you forgave the iniquity of my sin. Selah.

James 4:4

You adulterers and adulteresses, don’t you know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.

Galatians 6:1

Brothers, even if a man is caught in some fault, you who are spiritual must restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; looking to yourself so that you also aren’t tempted.

1 Corinthians 15:56

The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law.

Romans 6:15

What then? Shall we sin, because we are not under law, but under grace? May it never be!

2 Timothy 2:19

However God’s firm foundation stands, having this seal, “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Let every one who names the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness.”

Psalms 119:11

I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.

Matthew 7:3

Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but don’t consider the beam that is in your own eye?

Romans 3:20

Because by the works of the law, no flesh will be justified in his sight. For through the law comes the knowledge of sin.

Mark 11:25

Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone; so that your Father, who is in heaven, may also forgive you your transgressions.

Matthew 6:14

“For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

Proverbs 14:34

Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.

Psalms 119:133

Establish my footsteps in your word. Don’t let any iniquity have dominion over me.

Genesis 2:17

but you shall not eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil; for in the day that you eat of it, you will surely die.”

1 John 1:6

If we say that we have fellowship with him and walk in the darkness, we lie, and don’t tell the truth.

Ephesians 4:26–27

“Be angry, and don’t sin.” Don’t let the sun go down on your wrath, — read the full passage →

Revelation 21:8

But for the cowardly, unbelieving, sinners, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers,idolaters, and all liars, their part is in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.”

1 Peter 4:1

Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind; for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin;

Titus 2:14

who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify for himself a people for his own possession, zealous for good works.

Romans 5:8

But God commends his own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

Numbers 32:23

“But if you will not do so, behold, you have sinned against Yahweh; and be sure your sin will find you out.

1 Corinthians 15:34

Wake up righteously, and don’t sin, for some have no knowledge of God. I say this to your shame.

Ephesians 5:3

But sexual immorality, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not even be mentioned among you, as becomes saints;

Romans 6:22

But now, being made free from sin, and having become servants of God, you have your fruit of sanctification, and the result of eternal life.

Matthew 18:21–22

Then Peter came and said to him, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Until seven times?” — read the full passage →

Matthew 12:31–32

Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven men. — read the full passage →

Matthew 5:29

If your right eye causes you to stumble, pluck it out and throw it away from you. For it is more profitable for you that one of your members should perish, than for your whole body to be cast into Gehenna.

Hebrews 4:15

For we don’t have a high priest who can’t be touched with the feeling of our infirmities, but one who has been in all points tempted like we are, yet without sin.

Micah 7:18

Who is a God like you, who pardons iniquity, and passes over the disobedience of the remnant of his heritage? He doesn’t retain his anger forever, because he delights in loving kindness.

Ezekiel 18:30

Therefore I will judge you, house of Israel, everyone according to his ways, says the Lord Yahweh. Return, and turn yourselves from all your transgressions; so iniquity shall not be your ruin.

Psalms 107:20

He sends his word, and heals them, and delivers them from their graves.

Proverbs 10:1–19:29

The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father; but a foolish son brings grief to his mother. — read the full passage →

Psalms 66:18–68:18

If I cherished sin in my heart, the Lord wouldn’t have listened. — read the full passage →

Psalms 32:1–35:28

Blessed is he whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is covered. — read the full passage →

Ephesians 2:1–3

You were made alive when you were dead in transgressions and sins, — read the full passage →

John 3:1–4:54

Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. — read the full passage →

Ezekiel 36:1–38

You, son of man, prophesy to the mountains of Israel, and say, You mountains of Israel, hear Yahweh’s word. — read the full passage →

Leviticus 5:1–17:16

“‘If anyone sins, in that he hears the voice of adjuration, he being a witness, whether he has seen or known, if he doesn’t report it, then he shall bear his iniquity. — read the full passage →

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